PFW - Civil Engineering Lab Technician

PFW-ETCS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Degree fee remission for family

Insurance starts day one

Generous PTO

Benefits information available

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne seeks a full-time, onsite Civil Engineering Lab Technician in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering department. This role provides technical support for CE/CET labs, ensuring safety, equipment maintenance, and effective field testing.

The position offers hands-on lab work, collaboration with faculty and students, and opportunities to manage lab operations. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of work experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum two years’ work experience.
• Preferred: civil/construction engineering lab knowledge.
• Ability to write technical reports and conduct field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for CE/CET laboratory facilities.
• Support lab activities and student projects under supervision.
• Ensure safety procedures and maintenance of equipment.
• Coordinate purchases of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain inventory and calibrate equipment regularly.
• Assist faculty and students with lab modifications and testing.
• Prepare lab samples and update related documentation.
• Support lab operations and safety compliance.

Skills

Lab safety

Calibration

Technical reporting

Field inspections

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum two years’ work experience

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne

We are currently seeking a full-time, onsite

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne

We are currently seeking a full-time, onsite Civil Engineering Lab Technician in our Civil and Mechanical Engineering department. This position provides technical support for the civil engineering and construction engineering technology (CE/CET) laboratory facilities. The pay for this position is $17.69/hr.

Primary Responsibilities

• Technical support includes civil engineering materials, environmental, fluid mechanics, soil construction engineering technology and foundation, strength of materials, transportation, construction management and surveying.
• Provide, under indirect/minimum supervision, technical support and supervision to lab activities and experiments, student worker activities, senior design and student competitions projects, and faculty research lab activities.
• Technical support includes safety, operation, maintenance, schedule repair of equipment, and inventory control of all labs.
• Provides professional and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students working with them to develop new or modified lab equipment, components, products, and measuring instruments.
• Identifies and recommends purchases of equipment and supplies as needed and coordinates the purchase of equipment.
• Works to ensure proper safety procedures and protocols are being followed in all CE/CET labs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum two years’ work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background knowledge of civil and construction engineering practices including lab tests and analyses.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to write technical reports and conduct field inspections.
• Ability to schedule/perform regular calibration of equipment, update software, maintain testing equipment and instruments and prepare lab samples.

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt